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Dr. Frank Sewell is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing and Irish Literature in English at Ulster University's School of Arts & Humanities. With a PhD in Irish poetry from Ulster University (1998) and a first-class BA in English and Russian (1992), his academic career spans over two decades of research, teaching, and editorial work.
Research Interests:
- Poetry
- Modern and contemporary writing in Irish
- Bilingual writing in Ireland
- Translation studies
- Creative writing pedagogy
- International aspects of Irish Literature (especially Russian/Slavonic links)
His publications include monographs like Modern Irish Poetry: A New Alhambra (OUP, 2000), translated works of Irish and Japanese poets, and editorial contributions to The Oxford History of the Irish Book series. Current research focuses on 20th-century Irish bilingual poetics and cross-cultural literary exchanges.
Key Affiliations:
- Scopus-profiled researcher
- Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Modern Languages and Linguistics Research Cluster
As a practicing poet and translator, Sewell bridges academic scholarship with creative practice, maintaining active engagement with contemporary Irish and international literary communities.
Contact: f.sewell@ulster.ac.uk | ORCID Profile
